> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.timelygrader.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.timelygrader.ai/for-students/student-start.md).

# Getting started as a student

Join your course, find your work under Coursework, and read what each status means.

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Your instructor decides every grade. TimelyGrader helps them read your work closely; it does not grade you on its own.
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## Before you start

* You have the course ID from your instructor, or a link from your LMS.
* You are signed in with your school account.

## Steps

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### Join the course

Use the course ID your instructor shared, usually in the syllabus or an LMS announcement. The course then appears in your course list.

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Screenshot: student-course.png
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### Open Coursework

Coursework lists everything assigned to you, in the order it comes due: assignments, quizzes, oral quizzes and oral defenses, each with its due date, points and status.

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Screenshot: student-lobby.png
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### Read the status

To do and In progress mean there is something left for you. Submitted means it reached your instructor. Late means it arrived after the due date. Graded means your instructor has released feedback.
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### Use My Work

My Work keeps everything you have submitted, with your drafts and the feedback on each.
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## Troubleshooting

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<summary>My course is not listed.</summary>

Check the course ID with your instructor, or open TimelyGrader from your LMS course.

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<details>

<summary>An assignment I expected is missing.</summary>

Your instructor has not published it yet.

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## FAQ

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<summary>Can other students see my work?</summary>

No. You only ever see your own work and feedback.

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## Related articles

* [Submitting your work and drafts](/for-students/student-submit.md)
* [Working with Hugo](/for-students/student-hugo.md)
* [What students see in their feedback](/for-students/student-feedback.md)